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Swiss Made 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful white diamonds accent the top of this Swiss Made 18 karat rose gold band that can be worn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.16 Carat Aquamarine in 18k Yellow Gold, Hand Engraved Ring with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
their own handmade settings adorn each side of the 7mm wide, hand engraved band. This ring is a modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Cartier wide eternity band from the Nigeria Collection composed of 18K white gold with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Textured Solid Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

14K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Ruby Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Engagement Band Made With Rubies and Diamonds in 14K White Gold. This ring is entirely handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 Carat Diamond Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k white gold ring is a classic diamond eternity band, with 33 channel set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
0.29 Carat of White brilliant cut Diamonds around the edges. This ring has a beautiful wide front
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Gold

5 Carat Natural Untreated Eternity Band Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity band shared tips with fine emerald cut diamond. Made of solid 14Kt white gold and weighs
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Motif Fashion Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
18 karat yellow gold bamboo band in a size 7, 3.85-2.22mm wide In Chinese culture, bamboo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.60 Carat Wide White and Black Diamond White and Yellow 18 Karat Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds and black
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Slim Orion Stacking Ring with Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
features yellow gold with diamonds or gold with sapphires. The Orion ring is sleek, modern and bold in it's
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Suzy Landa Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmalines 9 - Brilliant Round Diamonds are Bezel Set in Between F-G Color VS-SI Clarity 5 grams 18kt Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlée Clovers Ring Extra Wide Model
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
white diamonds (F-E VS), this Perlée Clovers ring is Van Cleef & Arpels at its everyday everywhere best
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate French-Cut Emerald Diamond Baguette 18k Yellow Gold Band
By Unbranded
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold French-Cut Emerald & Diamond Baguette Band – E/VVS, 0.80ctw, Size 6.25 A
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Scroll Ring This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring features a bold, wide
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Pear Shaped Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxurious elegance with this 18k White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Band. Impeccably crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
center of the sleep 10K White Gold band, a stunning arrangement of Diamonds totaling 0.20 carats create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Platinum Ring. Tiffany Curve PT950 band.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Platinum Curved Dainty ring Single Diamond Bezel set into PT950. Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18kg Gold Diamond Set of Rings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Tiffany style 18k gold three rings set with 6 small round brilliant cut diamonds. Two rings are in
Category

Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14k Diamond and Sapphire Band
Located in New York, NY
wear typical for its age. The band is 2.67mm wide and made of 14k white gold, weighing 3.05 grams. With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.34 Cttw Natural Diamond Eternity Band
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Eternity rings celebrate the eternal bond of lifelong love. This rich, 18 karat yellow gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.80 ct – H/I - VS/SI – ring size US 7.25
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Band - 14mm wide band. .70 carat diamonds and 1.50 carat of
Category

20th Century Band Rings

2.30 Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
with a combination of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold. The ring weighs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Band
Located in Houston, TX
Le Vian 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Band This stunning Le Vian 14K White Gold
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor ring set with a 1.20ct brilliant-cut diamond - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gucci Ouroboros Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Kingsnake Three Band Ring Size 5.25
By Gucci
Located in Simpsonville, SC
-Band Ring, a spectacular piece that transcends conventional jewelry, blending symbolism, opulence, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This classic
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Textured 18 Karat Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Men s 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This men’s wedding band is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with five round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Triple Turban" Yellow Gold Ring with 0.5 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Cabochons
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This modern turban ring in polished 14 karat yellow gold by Eytan Brandes is chubby and cheerful
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Four Diamonds in 18k Brown Chocolate Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune ring with four layers of gold and four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Four Diamonds in 18k Pink Champagne Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune ring with four layers of gold and four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Four Diamonds in 18k Orange Apricot Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune ring with four layers of gold and four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI Milano Baroque Ring In Two Tones of 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Woven wide ring designed by Mario Buccellati. This is a beautiful wide band ring created in Milano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Textured Solid Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold has a unique
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Textured Solid White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.20ct Diamond Ring #5264
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring. Ideal for everyday wear, the 18K Yellow Gold setting measures 4mm wide and features a 4mm top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wendy Brandes Barbed Wire Motif 18K Rose Gold Ring With Diamond Accents
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
A simple band with a punk motif. 18K rose gold, satin finish. Nine diamonds totaling 0.03 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.97ct 18k yellow gold 3.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold row ring set with brilliant cut diamonds. 0.97 ct - J/K - SI/piq - ring size U.S
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Diamond Flower Band Ring18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement Diamond Flower Band Ring18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry This wide band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Channel Set Baguette Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
polished 18K white gold band. It features 33 baguette cut diamonds with G color and VS-SI clarity. The band
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eternity ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold alliance ring set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 1.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Marina B Ring with Diamonds
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Marina B Size 7 7/8
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ring with princess cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k yellow gold 8.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with princess-cut diamonds up to 1.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat rose gold has a unique
Category

2010s British Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.56ct 18k pink gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.56 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 9.5 – EU
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14kt .90 Carat Diamond Eternity Rope Style Wedding Band Ring Size 10.5
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Brand new, Artcarved 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond eternity band measuring 6.75 mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of 3 Cartier Hindu Diamond Rings EU 45 US 3 1/4 Estate 18k Gold Flower Band
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre owned set of 3 Cartier Hindu diamond rings crafted in 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Reclaimed French Cut Diamond Half Band - Size 4
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful contemporary reclaimed French cut diamond band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
crafted in 14k yellow gold. The band has diamonds and natural rubies alternating around the entire ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Eternity Platinum Ring. Tiffany Curve PT950 band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Platinum Curved Dainty ring Diamond Eternity Bezel set into PT950. Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victor Mayer Opera Silver Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Opera Silver Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine
Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wellendorff ring in 18-carat yellow gold with diamonds and cold enamel
By Wellendorff
Located in Berlin, DE
Wellendorff ring in 18-carat yellow gold with diamonds – rotating design This exquisite ring from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 2.64ct 14k bicolour gold 8.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with brilliant cut diamond 2.64ct – F/G VS/SI – ring size U.S. 9 / EU. 19(60
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 22 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of wide gold band ring with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Georgios Collections Inc, Five Star Jewelry and Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut wide gold band ring with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds?

On average, wide gold band ring with diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $3,400, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $13,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.